Speed Limit Dropped To 40km/hr On CBD Section Of Ann Street

Changes follow pedestrian safety review

Amy Drew

2018-10-29T01:20:38Z

Brisbane City Council has announced that speeds along one of the city's busiest commuter thoroughfares will be permanently reduced from next week, following recommendations from a Pedestrian Safety Review.

From Monday November 5, the speed limit on Ann Street, from Creek Street to the Riverside Expressway will be lowered from 60km/hr to 40km/hr, after a number of pedestrian safety issues were identified.

In the past five years, there have been 10 serious incidents involving pedestrians on the busy stretch, with speed being a contributing factor.

"Council is committed to getting Brisbane pedestrians and motorists home quicker and safer, however, recent pedestrian-related incident have revealed the need for safety improvements at a number of sites across the city and suburbs,"Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said.